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Atrial fibrillation - Management
What advice should I give about flying?
- Advise the person that there are no flying restrictions provided they have stable atrial fibrillation which has not recently worsened or become more symptomatic.
Basis for recommendation
- These recommendations are based on the British Heart Foundation Factfile: Fitness to fly for passengers with cardiovascular disease, which is based on the British Cardiovascular Society Working Group's expert guidance [BHF, 2010].
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